Do axolotls do better in pairs?

Axolotls are not a social species, so they don't need a friend to be entertained. That being said, it is perfectly ok to house axolotls together, as long as they are roughly the same size. If one axolotl easily fits into the other's mouth, chances are it will end up as a snack.

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Should I get a friend for my axolotl?

Axolotls tend to be fairly bold and are perfectly content to move about their tank as they're being watched by their humans. Some will come up to the side of their tank when a person is there observing them. However, they aren't particularly social animals and don't require any tank companions.

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Do axolotls do well together?

Axolotl adults are excellent tank companions. Although keeping a male and a female together is preferable if you don't want any offspring, you may also stay same-gender axolotls together. It's preferable to separate a young axolotl from a grown one, and Axolotl young should not be kept together either.

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Can you have 2 female axolotls together?

To reiterate, the only way to avoid these outcomes is to either have a secondary tank set up in case you need to separate the axolotls, or only purchase adult axolotls that have been sexed, and only house same sex axolotls together. There is no risk in having multiple males or multiple females together.

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Can you have just one axolotl?

You'll need to keep your axolotl in an aquarium enclosure with slightly cooler than room temperature water, a water filter, substrate, and very minimal tank decor. They do best in 20+ gallon enclosures and should live alone, as they can be territorial.

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How big of a tank do I need for 2 axolotls?

Each Axolotl requires a certain amount of space to survive and live. Buy at least a 20-gallon tank for a single axolotl. If you want to keep two axolotls, you must double the size and get a 40-gallon one. That's all you need to extend it by 20 gallons for every additional Axolotl.

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Why can't you pet an axolotl?

“They can be great pets, but they aren't great pets for everyone – and children need to know that they can't handle an axolotl as they're very delicate and they can get injured. They also need a very quiet home with a lot of space – children aren't known to be very quiet”, Dr Beattie correctly says.

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Should I get 1 or 2 axolotls?

Axolotls are not a social species, so they don't need a friend to be entertained. That being said, it is perfectly ok to house axolotls together, as long as they are roughly the same size. If one axolotl easily fits into the other's mouth, chances are it will end up as a snack.

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Can you breed 2 blue axolotls?

Can blue axolotls reproduce naturally? Blue axolotls (dark blue, not aqua) can exist if two axolotls are bred together (source). This same happens in Bedrock Edition as well. In Java Edition if an axolotl takes birth naturally, it has a 1/1200 chance of becoming a blue axolotl.

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Can you put 2 male axolotls together?

As Eva said - Axolotls are not territorial and having more than one males in the tank would be no more a problem than having more than one Axolotl at all (I am not common with the measures of a "55 gal long"). I provide them some hideaways and lots of plants so they would not have to see each other all the time.

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What do axolotls love the most?

The best axolotl food is a combination of earthworms, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia (a small aquatic crustacean). They also seem to enjoy lean pieces of beef and chicken. However, you should avoid the temptation to feed them too much live food, which may accidentally spread parasites and diseases.

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Can axolotl live with goldfish?

Axolotls and goldfish cannot be kept together as tank mates or in a fish tank. The creatures require different basic living conditions and water parameters, and goldfish could stress and injure the Axolotls by nipping at their tails and gills.

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How do you entertain an axolotl?

This article will provide six ideas of things you can add to an axolotl tank to make their lives a little more interesting.
  1. Hides. ...
  2. An Airstone. ...
  3. Reptile Hammock. ...
  4. Silk or Live Plants. ...
  5. Moss Balls.
  6. Driftwood or Big Rocks. ...
  7. 6 Fun Facts About Axolotls.
  8. 5 Food Options for Axolotls.

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Will axolotls eat guppies?

Guppies are another fish species that rarely pose a risk to your axolotls. Unlike the fast white cloud minnows, guppies will be eaten more often. They do sometimes carry diseases, however.

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What are the two rarest axolotls?

Some of the rarest axolotl colors include piebald, copper, lavender, firefly, chimera, and mosaic. The rarest of these is mosaic, which means the axolotl has spots or patches throughout its body. In this article, we'll go through some rare axolotl colors from most common to most rare.

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Why are blue Axolotls rare?

Why are blue axolotls so rare in Minecraft? Out of all five variants of axolotls, the blue-colored ones are the rarest because there's a 1 in 12000 (0.083%) chance that they will be born when the player breeds two axolotls that aren't blue.

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How much rare is a blue axolotl?

As many of you might expect, the rarest variant of Axolotl in Minecraft is the blue Axolotl. As per Minecraft Wiki, this variant has a spawn chance of just 1 in 1200 (0.083%), making it one of the rarest mobs in the game.

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Are axolotls hard to take care of?

Axolotl care requirements are minimal, and provided temperature and water flow are well controlled, they are hardy, easy-to-care-for captives that breed readily in captivity. It is difficult to think of a more unusual display animal than the axolotl, and its bold and tame nature makes it an interactive pet.

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Can boy and girl axolotl live together?

Male and female Axolotls can be kept together or any combination as long as they are close in size.

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Can you put axolotls with fish?

Can you keep axolotls with fish? The answer, surprisingly, is yes — you just need to choose your fish carefully. One thing to keep in mind when keeping fish with axolotls is that those long flowy gills can start to look like food to just about any fish who's hungry enough.

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Are axolotls legal in the UK?

Correctly cared for, they are animals that can live for well over ten years under suitable conditions. Young axolotl can become cannibalistic to others, and so should not be housed together while they are young, making it one of the weirdest exotic pets you can own in the UK.

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Can you touch axolotls with your bare hands?

Humans can touch an Axolotl anytime. There is nothing on their skin that can hurt a human. Keep in mind that before you touch an Axolotl, make sure to wash and disinfect your hands. Try to avoid transferring any type of bacteria or contaminants from human skin to the Axolotl.

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Do axolotls recognize their owners?

Axolotls are very curious and appear to recognize their owners as food providers. It is common for these salamanders to actively swim toward people outside their tank. They are surprisingly interactive, but should never be handled as being taken out of the water is extremely stressful.

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